CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedIBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, along with IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read that could enable remote authenticated attackers to access sensitive information or trigger a denial of service. Organizations using these systems should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of data exposure and service disruption.
CVE
CVE-2026-18716
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.9
EPSS
0.15%
Original NVD Description
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds read.
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